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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 252.66 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 252.66 and 125.01 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 252.66 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/252.66 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 252.66 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 31,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,585.03/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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