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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 249.76 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 249.76 and 125.92 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 249.76 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/249.76 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 249.76 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 31,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449.78/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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