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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 351.04 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 351.04 and 125.85 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 351.04 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/351.04 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 351.04 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 44,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178.38/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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