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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 200.98 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 200.98 and 90.38 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 200.98 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/200.98 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 200.98 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 18,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.57/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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