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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 274.53 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 274.53 and 125.34 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 274.53 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/274.53 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 274.53 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 34,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409.59/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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