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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 275.72 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 275.72 and 125.46 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 275.72 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/275.72 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 275.72 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 34,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591.20/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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