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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 254.22 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 254.22 and 125.30 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 254.22 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/254.22 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 254.22 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 31,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,853.93/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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