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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 275.04 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 275.04 and 125.88 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 275.04 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/275.04 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 275.04 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 34,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622.04/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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