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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 195.89 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 195.89 and 125.71 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 195.89 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/195.89 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 195.89 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 24,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625.16/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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