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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 252.69 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 252.69 and 125.07 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 252.69 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/252.69 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 252.69 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 31,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603.94/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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