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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 212.94 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 212.94 and 125.71 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 212.94 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/212.94 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 212.94 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 26,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768.69/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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