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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 216.98 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 216.98 and 125.12 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 216.98 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/216.98 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 216.98 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 27,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148.54/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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