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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.49, 200.76 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.49, 200.76 and 87.26 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.49 : 200.76 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.49/200.76 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.49x = 200.76 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.49x = 17,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518.32/145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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