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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.11, 185.74 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.11, 185.74 and 125.30 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.11 : 185.74 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.11/185.74 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.11x = 185.74 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.11x = 23,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273.03/134.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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