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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 210.96 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 210.96 and 125.28 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 210.96 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/210.96 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 210.96 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 26,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429.07/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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