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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.60 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.60 and 92.90 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.60 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.60 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.60 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 18,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635.74/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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