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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 200.31 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 200.31 and 86.93 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 200.31 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/200.31 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 200.31 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 17,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.95/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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