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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 183.31 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 183.31 and 125.85 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 183.31 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/183.31 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 183.31 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 23,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.64/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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