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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 200.15 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 200.15 and 89.82 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 200.15 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/200.15 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 200.15 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 17,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.02/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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