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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 513.25 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 513.25 and 125.70 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 513.25 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/513.25 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 513.25 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 64,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513.51/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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