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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.89, 199.43 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.89, 199.43 and 125.45 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.89 : 199.43 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.89/199.43 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.89x = 199.43 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.89x = 25,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018.09/144.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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