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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 253.62 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 253.62 and 125.30 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 253.62 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/253.62 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 253.62 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 31,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778.59/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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