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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 214.23 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 214.23 and 125.22 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 214.23 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/214.23 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 214.23 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 26,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825.88/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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