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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 253.79 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 253.79 and 125.93 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 253.79 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/253.79 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 253.79 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 31,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.77/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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