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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.51 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.51 and 90.06 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.51 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.51 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.51 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 18,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057.93/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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