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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 214.07 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 214.07 and 125.84 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 214.07 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/214.07 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 214.07 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 26,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938.47/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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