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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 351.14 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 351.14 and 124.51 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 351.14 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/351.14 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 351.14 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 43,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.44/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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