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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 186.93 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 186.93 and 125.85 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 186.93 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/186.93 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 186.93 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 23,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525.14/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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