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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.12 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.12 and 125.88 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.12 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.12 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.12 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 31,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988.00/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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