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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.33 and 125.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.33 and 125.00 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.33 = 125.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.33 = 125.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.33 × 125.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 31,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041.25/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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