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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 268.74 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 268.74 and 125.08 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 268.74 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/268.74 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 268.74 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 33,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,614.00/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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