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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.07, 253.90 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.07, 253.90 and 125.75 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.07 : 253.90 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.07/253.90 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.07x = 253.90 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.07x = 31,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927.93/184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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