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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.27, 200.41 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.27, 200.41 and 92.79 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.27 : 200.41 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.27/200.41 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.27x = 200.41 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.27x = 18,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595.81/145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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