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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.89, 214.49 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.89, 214.49 and 125.88 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.89 : 214.49 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.89/214.49 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.89x = 214.49 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.89x = 27,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001.12/142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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