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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 249.30 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 249.30 and 125.58 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 249.30 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/249.30 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 249.30 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 31,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307.09/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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