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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 200.33 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 200.33 and 89.90 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 200.33 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/200.33 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 200.33 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 18,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009.09/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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