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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 216.36 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 216.36 and 125.40 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 216.36 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/216.36 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 216.36 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 27,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131.54/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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