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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.15 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.15 and 95.14 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.15 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.15 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.15 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 17,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,900.59/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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