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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 195.21 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 195.21 and 125.48 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 195.21 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/195.21 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 195.21 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 24,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495.44/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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