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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 200.64 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 200.64 and 89.35 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 200.64 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/200.64 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 200.64 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 17,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.18/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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