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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.60 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.60 and 125.51 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.60 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.60 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.60 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 31,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827.75/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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