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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 200.24 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 200.24 and 98.51 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 200.24 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/200.24 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 200.24 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 19,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,726.39/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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