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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 352.04 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 352.04 and 124.91 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 352.04 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/352.04 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 352.04 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 43,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970.93/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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