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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 210.44 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 210.44 and 125.68 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 210.44 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/210.44 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 210.44 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 26,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448.10/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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