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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 254.07 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 254.07 and 125.82 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 254.07 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/254.07 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 254.07 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 31,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967.09/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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