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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 513.23 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 513.23 and 125.89 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 513.23 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/513.23 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 513.23 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 64,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609.90/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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