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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 531.65 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 531.65 and 123.42 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 531.65 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/531.65 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 531.65 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 65,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,616.24/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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