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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 254.12 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 254.12 and 126.03 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 254.12 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/254.12 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 254.12 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 32,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026.11/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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