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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 269.40 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 269.40 and 125.33 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 269.40 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/269.40 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 269.40 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 33,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762.56/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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