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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.57, 253.33 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.57, 253.33 and 125.35 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.57 : 253.33 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.57/253.33 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.57x = 253.33 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.57x = 31,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,753.97/183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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