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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.10 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.10 and 124.70 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.10 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.10 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.10 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 30,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938.07/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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