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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 200.86 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 200.86 and 93.16 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 200.86 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/200.86 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 200.86 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 18,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.68/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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