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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 534.24 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 534.24 and 124.96 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 534.24 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/534.24 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 534.24 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 66,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755.96/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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