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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 249.06 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 249.06 and 125.28 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 249.06 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/249.06 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 249.06 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 31,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202.24/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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