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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.35 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.35 and 125.32 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.35 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.35 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.35 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 31,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,247.60/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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