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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 212.12 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 212.12 and 125.34 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 212.12 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/212.12 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 212.12 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 26,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586.49/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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