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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 350.37 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 350.37 and 124.09 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 350.37 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/350.37 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 350.37 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 43,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476.54/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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