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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.21 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.21 and 125.76 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.21 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.21 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.21 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 64,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.29/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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