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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.04 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.04 and 125.94 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.04 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.04 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.04 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 26,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956.20/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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