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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 217.69 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 217.69 and 126.25 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 217.69 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/217.69 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 217.69 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 27,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483.36/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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