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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.35 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.35 and 125.19 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.35 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.35 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.35 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 44,110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110.70/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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