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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 185.43 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 185.43 and 125.66 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 185.43 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/185.43 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 185.43 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 23,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301.13/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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