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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.87, 214.85 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.87, 214.85 and 125.05 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.87 : 214.85 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.87/214.85 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.87x = 214.85 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.87x = 26,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866.99/142.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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