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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 248.45 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 248.45 and 124.87 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 248.45 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/248.45 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 248.45 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 31,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023.95/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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