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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.54, 200.73 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.54, 200.73 and 101.86 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.54 : 200.73 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.54/200.73 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.54x = 200.73 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.54x = 20,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.36/145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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