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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.30, 200.52 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.30, 200.52 and 101.65 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.30 : 200.52 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.30/200.52 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.30x = 200.52 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.30x = 20,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382.36/145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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