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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.49 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.49 and 90.03 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.49 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.49 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.49 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 18,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050.11/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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