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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.37, 200.55 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.37, 200.55 and 101.74 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.37 : 200.55 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.37/200.55 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.37x = 200.55 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.37x = 20,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402.95/145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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