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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.10 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.10 and 125.64 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.10 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.10 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.10 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 33,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,809.72/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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