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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.38 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.38 and 125.91 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.38 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.38 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.38 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 24,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726.21/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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