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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 274.85 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 274.85 and 125.42 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 274.85 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/274.85 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 274.85 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 34,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,470.86/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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