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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.62, 217.82 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.62, 217.82 and 125.57 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.62 : 217.82 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.62/217.82 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.62x = 217.82 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.62x = 27,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352.52/145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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