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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 210.72 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 210.72 and 125.79 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 210.72 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/210.72 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 210.72 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 26,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,506.47/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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