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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.82 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.82 and 93.72 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.82 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.82 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.82 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 18,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,820.85/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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