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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 254.61 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 254.61 and 125.48 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 254.61 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/254.61 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 254.61 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 31,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947.19/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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