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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.53 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.53 and 124.12 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.53 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.53 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.53 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 66,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,097.62/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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