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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 200.22 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 200.22 and 125.40 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 200.22 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/200.22 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 200.22 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 25,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.59/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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