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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 361.92 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 361.92 and 125.76 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 361.92 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/361.92 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 361.92 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 45,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515.06/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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