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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.62, 200.93 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.62, 200.93 and 90.34 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.62 : 200.93 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.62/200.93 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.62x = 200.93 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.62x = 18,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.02/145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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