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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 253.26 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 253.26 and 125.32 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 253.26 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/253.26 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 253.26 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 31,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738.54/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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