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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 269.97 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 269.97 and 125.73 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 269.97 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/269.97 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 269.97 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 33,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.33/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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