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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.42, 200.27 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.42, 200.27 and 125.58 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.42 : 200.27 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.42/200.27 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.42x = 200.27 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.42x = 25,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149.28/134.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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