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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.17, 534.15 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.17, 534.15 and 125.05 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.17 : 534.15 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.17/534.15 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.17x = 534.15 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.17x = 66,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,795.46/356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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