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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 200.64 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 200.64 and 98.11 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 200.64 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/200.64 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 200.64 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 19,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684.79/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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