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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 534.05 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 534.05 and 124.95 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 534.05 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/534.05 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 534.05 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 66,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,726.25/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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