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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.32, 200.60 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.32, 200.60 and 92.86 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.32 : 200.60 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.32/200.60 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.32x = 200.60 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.32x = 18,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.72/145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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