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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.21 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.21 and 125.01 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.21 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.21 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.21 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 66,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,781.59/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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