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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.36 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.36 and 103.28 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.36 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.36 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.36 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 20,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.66/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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