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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.68 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.68 and 125.87 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.68 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.68 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.68 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 27,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021.77/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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