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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 249.93 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 249.93 and 125.76 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 249.93 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/249.93 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 249.93 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 31,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.20/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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