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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.26 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.26 and 125.91 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.26 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.26 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.26 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 26,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599.75/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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