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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 210.89 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 210.89 and 125.26 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 210.89 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/210.89 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 210.89 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 26,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416.08/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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