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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 199.92 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 199.92 and 95.80 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 199.92 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/199.92 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 199.92 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 19,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152.34/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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