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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 252.58 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 252.58 and 124.88 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 252.58 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/252.58 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 252.58 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 31,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,542.19/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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