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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.44, 200.69 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.44, 200.69 and 98.75 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.44 : 200.69 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.44/200.69 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.44x = 200.69 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.44x = 19,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816.64/145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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