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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 198.84 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 198.84 and 125.83 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 198.84 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/198.84 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 198.84 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 25,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020.04/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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