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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 200.72 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 200.72 and 101.91 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 200.72 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/200.72 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 200.72 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 20,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454.87/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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