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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 195.30 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 195.30 and 125.84 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 195.30 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/195.30 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 195.30 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 24,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.04/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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