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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 210.18 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 210.18 and 125.07 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 210.18 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/210.18 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 210.18 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 26,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287.21/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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