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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 350.86 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 350.86 and 125.61 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 350.86 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/350.86 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 350.86 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 44,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,071.52/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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