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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.70 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.70 and 125.37 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.70 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.70 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.70 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 31,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806.37/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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