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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.24, 200.40 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.24, 200.40 and 96.23 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.24 : 200.40 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.24/200.40 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.24x = 200.40 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.24x = 19,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.49/145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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