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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.63, 200.98 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.63, 200.98 and 80.13 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.63 : 200.98 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.63/200.98 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.63x = 200.98 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.63x = 16,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.53/145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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