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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 216.04 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 216.04 and 125.12 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 216.04 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/216.04 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 216.04 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 27,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,030.92/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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