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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.60 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.60 and 124.60 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.60 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.60 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.60 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 43,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809.36/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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