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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.63, 200.86 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.63, 200.86 and 90.34 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.63 : 200.86 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.63/200.86 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.63x = 200.86 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.63x = 18,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,145.69/145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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