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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 378.08 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 378.08 and 123.76 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 378.08 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/378.08 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 378.08 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 46,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791.18/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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