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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249.21 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249.21 and 125.19 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249.21 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249.21 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249.21 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 31,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,198.60/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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