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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.34 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.34 and 103.84 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.34 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.34 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.34 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 20,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802.80/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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