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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.15, 200.28 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.15, 200.28 and 98.56 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.15 : 200.28 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.15/200.28 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.15x = 200.28 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.15x = 19,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739.60/145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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