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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 200.26 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 200.26 and 98.54 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 200.26 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/200.26 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 200.26 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 19,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733.62/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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