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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 183.73 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 183.73 and 125.65 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 183.73 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/183.73 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 183.73 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 23,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085.67/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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