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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 200.72 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 200.72 and 87.24 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 200.72 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/200.72 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 200.72 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 17,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511.03/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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