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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.58, 200.77 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.58, 200.77 and 101.93 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.58 : 200.77 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.58/200.77 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.58x = 200.77 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.58x = 20,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,463.23/145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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