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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 513.24 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 513.24 and 125.64 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 513.24 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/513.24 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 513.24 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 64,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,483.47/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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