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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.58 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.58 and 125.72 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.58 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.58 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.58 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 27,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.72/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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