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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 378.14 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 378.14 and 123.69 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 378.14 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/378.14 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 378.14 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 46,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772.14/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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