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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 349.86 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 349.86 and 125.06 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 349.86 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/349.86 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 349.86 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 43,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753.49/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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