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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 198.58 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 198.58 and 125.80 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 198.58 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/198.58 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 198.58 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 24,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981.36/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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