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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 200.58 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 200.58 and 108.44 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 200.58 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/200.58 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 200.58 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 21,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750.90/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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