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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 200.58 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 200.58 and 101.64 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 200.58 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/200.58 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 200.58 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 20,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,386.95/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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