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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 254.04 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 254.04 and 125.09 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 254.04 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/254.04 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 254.04 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 31,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777.29/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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