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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.61 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.61 and 125.31 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.61 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.61 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.61 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 31,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779.87/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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