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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 351.18 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 351.18 and 125.84 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 351.18 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/351.18 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 351.18 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 44,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192.49/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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