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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.64, 201 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.64, 201 and 101.90 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.64 : 201 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.64/201 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.64x = 201 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.64x = 20,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481.90/145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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