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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.86, 200.80 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.86, 200.80 and 126.44 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.86 : 200.80 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.86/200.80 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.86x = 200.80 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.86x = 25,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,389.15/145.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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