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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 185.39 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 185.39 and 125.31 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 185.39 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/185.39 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 185.39 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 23,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231.22/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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