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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 202.01 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 202.01 and 125.60 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 202.01 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/202.01 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 202.01 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 25,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370.82/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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