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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 353.16 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 353.16 and 125.72 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 353.16 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/353.16 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 353.16 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 44,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398.83/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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