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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 200.08 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 200.08 and 86 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 200.08 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/200.08 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 200.08 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 17,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206.88/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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