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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 352.70 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 352.70 and 125.35 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 352.70 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/352.70 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 352.70 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 44,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210.61/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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