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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.61 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.61 and 124.74 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.61 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.61 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.61 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 43,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,859.52/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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