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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 351.41 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 351.41 and 125.97 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 351.41 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/351.41 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 351.41 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 44,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,266.49/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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