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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.94 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.94 and 124.86 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.94 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.94 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.94 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 43,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943.23/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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