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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 185.27 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 185.27 and 125.81 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 185.27 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/185.27 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 185.27 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 23,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308.53/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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