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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 534.72 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 534.72 and 125.21 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 534.72 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/534.72 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 534.72 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 66,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,954.05/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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