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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.18, 253.91 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.18, 253.91 and 125.06 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.18 : 253.91 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.18/253.91 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.18x = 253.91 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.18x = 31,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,753.36/184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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