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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 249.56 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 249.56 and 125.69 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 249.56 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/249.56 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 249.56 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 31,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,367.66/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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