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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 200.61 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 200.61 and 92.99 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 200.61 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/200.61 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 200.61 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 18,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653.72/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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