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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.49 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.49 and 125.28 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.49 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.49 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.49 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 23,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238.19/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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