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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.17, 200.30 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.17, 200.30 and 92.72 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.17 : 200.30 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.17/200.30 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.17x = 200.30 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.17x = 18,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.85/145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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