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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.39, 200.12 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.39, 200.12 and 125.95 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.39 : 200.12 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.39/200.12 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.39x = 200.12 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.39x = 25,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204.48/145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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