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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.98, 184.62 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.98, 184.62 and 125.70 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.98 : 184.62 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.98/184.62 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.98x = 184.62 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.98x = 23,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.73/133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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