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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 274.96 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 274.96 and 125.72 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 274.96 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/274.96 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 274.96 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 34,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567.97/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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