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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 249.66 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 249.66 and 125.87 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 249.66 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/249.66 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 249.66 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 31,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425.33/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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