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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 194.01 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 194.01 and 125.21 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 194.01 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/194.01 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 194.01 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 24,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,292.31/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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