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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 200.42 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 200.42 and 92.82 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 200.42 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/200.42 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 200.42 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 18,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602.98/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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