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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 200.89 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 200.89 and 92.44 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 200.89 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/200.89 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 200.89 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 18,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.55/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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