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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.86 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.86 and 87.32 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.86 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.86 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.86 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 17,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539.10/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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