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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 200.34 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 200.34 and 103.86 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 200.34 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/200.34 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 200.34 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 20,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807.31/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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