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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 248.61 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 248.61 and 125.08 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 248.61 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/248.61 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 248.61 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 31,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.14/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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