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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.31 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.31 and 92.73 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.31 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.31 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.31 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 18,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574.75/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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