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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 200.97 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 200.97 and 96.54 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 200.97 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/200.97 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 200.97 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 19,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401.64/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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