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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.91 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.91 and 90.33 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.91 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.91 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.91 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 18,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148.20/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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