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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 275.70 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 275.70 and 125.98 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 275.70 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/275.70 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 275.70 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 34,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.76/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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