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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.63, 200.93 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.63, 200.93 and 106.30 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.63 : 200.93 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.63/200.93 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.63x = 200.93 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.63x = 21,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358.86/145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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