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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 269.22 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 269.22 and 125.27 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 269.22 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/269.22 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 269.22 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 33,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.19/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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