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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 254.09 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 254.09 and 125.10 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 254.09 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/254.09 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 254.09 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 31,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786.97/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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