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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 353.33 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 353.33 and 125.81 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 353.33 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/353.33 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 353.33 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 44,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451.82/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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