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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 209.31 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 209.31 and 125.61 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 209.31 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/209.31 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 209.31 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 26,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291.43/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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