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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.56, 185.70 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.56, 185.70 and 125.56 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.56 : 185.70 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.56/185.70 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.56x = 185.70 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.56x = 23,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,316.49/134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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