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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.54 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.54 and 125.28 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.54 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.54 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.54 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 24,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371.34/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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