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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 253.60 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 253.60 and 125.68 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 253.60 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/253.60 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 253.60 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 31,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872.45/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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