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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 200.72 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 200.72 and 101.68 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 200.72 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/200.72 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 200.72 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 20,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.21/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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