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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 214.74 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 214.74 and 125.60 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 214.74 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/214.74 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 214.74 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 26,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970.27/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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