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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 193.89 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 193.89 and 125.28 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 193.89 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/193.89 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 193.89 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 24,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.54/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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