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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 252.75 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 252.75 and 124.98 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 252.75 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/252.75 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 252.75 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 31,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,588.70/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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