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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 207.25 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 207.25 and 125.19 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 207.25 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/207.25 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 207.25 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 25,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945.31/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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