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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.39 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.39 and 125.16 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.39 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.39 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.39 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 26,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.89/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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