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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 248.40 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 248.40 and 124.75 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 248.40 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/248.40 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 248.40 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 30,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,987.90/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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