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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.39 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.39 and 125.31 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.39 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.39 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.39 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 33,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,758.58/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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