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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.33 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.33 and 125.09 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.33 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.33 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.33 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 66,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,839.34/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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