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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 200.98 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 200.98 and 103.61 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 200.98 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/200.98 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 200.98 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 20,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822.53/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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