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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 274.76 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 274.76 and 125.55 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 274.76 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/274.76 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 274.76 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 34,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.96/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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