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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 200.27 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 200.27 and 86.91 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 200.27 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/200.27 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 200.27 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 17,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404.93/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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