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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 200.42 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 200.42 and 90 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 200.42 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/200.42 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 200.42 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 18,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037.80/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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