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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.60 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.60 and 125.73 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.60 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.60 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.60 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 34,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650.56/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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