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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 248.94 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 248.94 and 125.25 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 248.94 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/248.94 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 248.94 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 31,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.74/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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