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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 352.96 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 352.96 and 125.61 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 352.96 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/352.96 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 352.96 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 44,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333.54/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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