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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.76, 200.95 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.76, 200.95 and 96.62 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.76 : 200.95 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.76/200.95 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.76x = 200.95 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.76x = 19,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.54/145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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