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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 192.83 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 192.83 and 125.23 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 192.83 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/192.83 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 192.83 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 24,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148.06/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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