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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.04, 183.28 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.04, 183.28 and 125.20 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.04 : 183.28 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.04/183.28 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.04x = 183.28 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.04x = 22,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946.66/133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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