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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.03 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.03 and 125.04 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.03 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.03 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.03 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 24,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386.55/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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