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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 249.50 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 249.50 and 125.48 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 249.50 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/249.50 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 249.50 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 31,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305.39/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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