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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.15, 201.73 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.15, 201.73 and 125.11 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.15 : 201.73 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.15/201.73 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.15x = 201.73 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.15x = 25,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.81/135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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