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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 513.17 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 513.17 and 125.66 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 513.17 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/513.17 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 513.17 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 64,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485.60/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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