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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.70 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.70 and 125.72 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.70 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.70 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.70 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 31,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,895.16/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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