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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 252.96 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 252.96 and 125.12 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 252.96 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/252.96 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 252.96 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 31,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,650.36/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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