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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.64 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.64 and 101.71 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.64 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.64 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.64 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 20,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,407.09/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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