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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 200.19 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 200.19 and 86.86 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 200.19 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/200.19 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 200.19 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 17,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,388.50/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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