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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 352.06 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 352.06 and 125.06 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 352.06 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/352.06 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 352.06 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 44,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028.62/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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