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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 249.14 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 249.14 and 125.37 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 249.14 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/249.14 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 249.14 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 31,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234.68/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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