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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.51, 200.86 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.51, 200.86 and 104.08 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.51 : 200.86 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.51/200.86 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.51x = 200.86 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.51x = 20,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904.50/145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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