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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.28, 217.76 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.28, 217.76 and 125.12 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.28 : 217.76 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.28/217.76 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.28x = 217.76 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.28x = 27,246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246.13/145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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