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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 254.87 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 254.87 and 125.92 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 254.87 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/254.87 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 254.87 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 32,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092.91/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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