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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 194.94 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 194.94 and 125.19 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 194.94 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/194.94 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 194.94 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 24,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404.54/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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