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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 211.88 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 211.88 and 125.09 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 211.88 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/211.88 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 211.88 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 26,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,504.07/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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