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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.23 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.23 and 125.14 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.23 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.23 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.23 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 44,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,078.06/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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