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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 268.52 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 268.52 and 125.07 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 268.52 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/268.52 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 268.52 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 33,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583.17/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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