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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 253.74 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 253.74 and 125.76 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 253.74 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/253.74 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 253.74 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 31,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,910.34/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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