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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 253.85 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 253.85 and 124.92 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 253.85 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/253.85 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 253.85 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 31,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710.32/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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