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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 534.06 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 534.06 and 124.88 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 534.06 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/534.06 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 534.06 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 66,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,695.99/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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