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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 254.03 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 254.03 and 125.23 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 254.03 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/254.03 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 254.03 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 31,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,812.18/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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