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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.09, 184.52 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.09, 184.52 and 125.80 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.09 : 184.52 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.09/184.52 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.09x = 184.52 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.09x = 23,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212.62/133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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