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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.39 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.39 and 124.54 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.39 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.39 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.39 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 24,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,956.88/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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