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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 200.64 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 200.64 and 101.84 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 200.64 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/200.64 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 200.64 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 20,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433.18/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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