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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 200.57 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 200.57 and 108.53 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 200.57 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/200.57 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 200.57 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 21,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767.43/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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