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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 214.45 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 214.45 and 125.48 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 214.45 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/214.45 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 214.45 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 26,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,909.41/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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