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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 248.97 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 248.97 and 125.37 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 248.97 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/248.97 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 248.97 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 31,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213.37/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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