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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 253.65 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 253.65 and 125.03 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 253.65 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/253.65 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 253.65 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 31,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713.06/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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