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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 361.23 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 361.23 and 125.12 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 361.23 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/361.23 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 361.23 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 45,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197.10/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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