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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.94 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.94 and 98.97 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.94 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.94 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.94 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 19,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887.03/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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