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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.64, 200.99 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.64, 200.99 and 89.62 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.64 : 200.99 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.64/200.99 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.64x = 200.99 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.64x = 18,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.72/145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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