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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.07 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.07 and 126.01 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.07 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.07 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.07 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 32,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014.73/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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