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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 254.04 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 254.04 and 125.61 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 254.04 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/254.04 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 254.04 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 31,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909.96/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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