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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.70, 201.51 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.70, 201.51 and 125.04 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.70 : 201.51 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.70/201.51 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.70x = 201.51 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.70x = 25,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.81/134.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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