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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 253.94 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 253.94 and 125.92 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 253.94 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/253.94 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 253.94 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 31,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976.12/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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