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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 213.29 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 213.29 and 125.13 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 213.29 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/213.29 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 213.29 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 26,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.35/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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