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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 253.35 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 253.35 and 125.13 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 253.35 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/253.35 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 253.35 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 31,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701.69/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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