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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.69, 200.94 and 96.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.69, 200.94 and 96.61 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.69 : 200.94 = 96.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.69/200.94 = 96.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.69x = 200.94 × 96.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.69x = 19,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.81/145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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