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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.90 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.90 and 125.07 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.90 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.90 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.90 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 31,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630.20/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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