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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.05, 210.44 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.05, 210.44 and 125.66 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.05 : 210.44 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.05/210.44 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.05x = 210.44 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.05x = 26,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.79/141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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