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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.89, 200.81 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.89, 200.81 and 126.45 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.89 : 200.81 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.89/200.81 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.89x = 200.81 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.89x = 25,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392.42/145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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