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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.93 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.93 and 125.82 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.93 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.93 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.93 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 31,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,446.19/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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