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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 253.67 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 253.67 and 125.73 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 253.67 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/253.67 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 253.67 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 31,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,893.30/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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