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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.85 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.85 and 125.06 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.85 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.85 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.85 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 33,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,623.37/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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