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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.74, 200.76 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.74, 200.76 and 104.22 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.74 : 200.76 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.74/200.76 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.74x = 200.76 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.74x = 20,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,923.21/145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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