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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 249.80 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 249.80 and 125.94 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 249.80 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/249.80 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 249.80 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 31,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,459.81/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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