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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 213.38 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 213.38 and 125.76 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 213.38 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/213.38 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 213.38 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 26,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834.67/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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