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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 189.14 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 189.14 and 95.41 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 189.14 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/189.14 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 189.14 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 18,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045.61/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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