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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 215.04 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 215.04 and 125.32 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 215.04 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/215.04 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 215.04 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 26,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948.81/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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