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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 212.78 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 212.78 and 125.75 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 212.78 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/212.78 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 212.78 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 26,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757.09/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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