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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 349.12 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 349.12 and 124.80 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 349.12 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/349.12 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 349.12 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 43,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.18/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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