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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 269.82 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 269.82 and 125.26 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 269.82 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/269.82 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 269.82 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 33,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797.65/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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