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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.55, 200.83 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.55, 200.83 and 87.33 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.55 : 200.83 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.55/200.83 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.55x = 200.83 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.55x = 17,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.48/145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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