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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 201.12 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 201.12 and 125.12 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 201.12 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/201.12 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 201.12 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 25,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164.13/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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