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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 248.27 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 248.27 and 124.84 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 248.27 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/248.27 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 248.27 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 30,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993.71/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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