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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.68 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.68 and 125.55 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.68 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.68 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.68 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 33,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.25/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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