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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.37 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.37 and 125.57 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.37 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.37 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.37 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 31,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,313.39/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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