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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.22, 254.24 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.22, 254.24 and 125.15 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.22 : 254.24 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.22/254.24 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.22x = 254.24 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.22x = 31,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816.71/184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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