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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.62, 200.79 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.62, 200.79 and 108.66 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.62 : 200.79 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.62/200.79 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.62x = 200.79 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.62x = 21,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,817.84/145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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