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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.65, 184.48 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.65, 184.48 and 125.45 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.65 : 184.48 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.65/184.48 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.65x = 184.48 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.65x = 23,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.47/133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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