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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.66 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.66 and 125.12 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.66 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.66 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.66 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 27,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108.50/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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