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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 213.76 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 213.76 and 125.03 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 213.76 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/213.76 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 213.76 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 26,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727.10/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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