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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.54 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.54 and 125.67 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.54 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.54 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.54 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 31,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,359.69/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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