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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 254.99 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 254.99 and 125.68 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 254.99 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/254.99 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 254.99 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 32,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047.14/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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