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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.74, 200.97 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.74, 200.97 and 104.25 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.74 : 200.97 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.74/200.97 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.74x = 200.97 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.74x = 20,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951.12/145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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