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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.51, 200.82 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.51, 200.82 and 106.63 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.51 : 200.82 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.51/200.82 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.51x = 200.82 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.51x = 21,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413.44/145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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