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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 218.76 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 218.76 and 125.52 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 218.76 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/218.76 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 218.76 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 27,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458.76/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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