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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 200.52 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 200.52 and 92.81 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 200.52 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/200.52 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 200.52 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 18,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610.76/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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