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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 199.93 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 199.93 and 108.24 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 199.93 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/199.93 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 199.93 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 21,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640.42/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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