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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 249.73 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 249.73 and 124.91 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 249.73 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/249.73 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 249.73 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 31,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.77/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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