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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.16 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.16 and 125.94 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.16 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.16 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.16 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 27,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,097.25/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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