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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 211.18 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 211.18 and 125.24 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 211.18 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/211.18 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 211.18 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 26,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448.18/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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