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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.13, 532.58 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.13, 532.58 and 123.96 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 532.58 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/532.58 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 532.58 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 66,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,019.99/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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