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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 349.83 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 349.83 and 125.16 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 349.83 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/349.83 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 349.83 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 43,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.72/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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