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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.49 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.49 and 125.04 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.49 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.49 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.49 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 24,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194.56/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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