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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 201.96 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 201.96 and 125.55 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 201.96 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/201.96 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 201.96 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 25,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356.08/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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