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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 249.91 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 249.91 and 125.94 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 249.91 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/249.91 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 249.91 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 31,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474.29/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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