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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 350.73 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 350.73 and 125.91 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 350.73 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/350.73 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 350.73 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 44,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,160.41/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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