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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 534.14 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 534.14 and 124.90 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 534.14 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/534.14 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 534.14 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 66,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,710.79/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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