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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 199.42 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 199.42 and 125.45 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 199.42 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/199.42 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 199.42 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 25,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.24/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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