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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 351.92 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 351.92 and 125.07 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 351.92 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/351.92 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 351.92 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 44,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014.63/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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