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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 200.45 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 200.45 and 125.22 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 200.45 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/200.45 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 200.45 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 25,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099.72/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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