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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.72 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.72 and 104.10 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.72 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.72 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.72 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 20,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894.95/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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