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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 200.34 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 200.34 and 125.46 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 200.34 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/200.34 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 200.34 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 25,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134.66/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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