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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.71, 200.68 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.71, 200.68 and 125.91 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.71 : 200.68 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.71/200.68 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.71x = 200.68 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.71x = 25,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267.30/145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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