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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 200.48 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 200.48 and 92.86 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 200.48 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/200.48 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 200.48 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 18,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.61/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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