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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.13, 532.69 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.13, 532.69 and 123.95 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 532.69 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/532.69 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 532.69 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 66,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,028.41/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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