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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.17 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.17 and 125.82 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.17 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.17 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.17 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 44,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184.21/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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