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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.89 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.89 and 108.65 is: 149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.89 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.89 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.89 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 21,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827.08/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.95

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