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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 213.03 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 213.03 and 125.77 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 213.03 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/213.03 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 213.03 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 26,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,793.42/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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