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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.49, 200.61 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.49, 200.61 and 101.75 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.49 : 200.61 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.49/200.61 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.49x = 200.61 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.49x = 20,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,412.07/145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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