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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 248.99 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 248.99 and 125.43 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 248.99 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/248.99 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 248.99 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 31,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230.19/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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