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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.64, 200.80 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.64, 200.80 and 102 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.64 : 200.80 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.64/200.80 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.64x = 200.80 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.64x = 20,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481.60/145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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