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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.80, 184.58 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.80, 184.58 and 125.56 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.80 : 184.58 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.80/184.58 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.80x = 184.58 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.80x = 23,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175.86/133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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