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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 200.81 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 200.81 and 125.24 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 200.81 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/200.81 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 200.81 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 25,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147.81/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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