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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.34 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.34 and 101.61 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.34 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.34 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.34 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 20,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.55/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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