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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 209.38 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 209.38 and 125.98 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 209.38 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/209.38 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 209.38 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 26,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377.06/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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