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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.34, 200.68 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.34, 200.68 and 101.74 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.34 : 200.68 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.34/200.68 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.34x = 200.68 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.34x = 20,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.67/145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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