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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.10, 200.34 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.10, 200.34 and 92.70 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.10 : 200.34 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.10/200.34 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.10x = 200.34 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.10x = 18,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.52/145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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