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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 249.15 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 249.15 and 125.25 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 249.15 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/249.15 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 249.15 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 31,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206.04/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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