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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.23 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.23 and 125.69 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.23 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.23 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.23 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 34,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.80/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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