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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 210.98 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 210.98 and 125.16 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 210.98 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/210.98 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 210.98 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 26,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.26/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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