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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 254.31 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 254.31 and 125.25 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 254.31 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/254.31 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 254.31 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 31,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852.33/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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