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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.35 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.35 and 124.89 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.35 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.35 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.35 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 31,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016.43/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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