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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.39, 200.52 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.39, 200.52 and 101.73 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.39 : 200.52 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.39/200.52 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.39x = 200.52 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.39x = 20,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398.90/145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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