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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.96 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.96 and 125.04 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.96 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.96 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.96 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 31,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630.12/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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