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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 254.55 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 254.55 and 125.44 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 254.55 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/254.55 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 254.55 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 31,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930.75/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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