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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.99, 200.91 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.99, 200.91 and 129.25 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.99 : 200.91 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.99/200.91 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.99x = 200.91 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.99x = 25,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.62/145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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