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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.41 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.41 and 125.13 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.41 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.41 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.41 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 44,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097.06/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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