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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.69, 200.95 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.69, 200.95 and 90.37 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.69 : 200.95 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.69/200.95 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.69x = 200.95 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.69x = 18,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159.85/145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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