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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 534.90 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 534.90 and 125.45 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 534.90 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/534.90 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 534.90 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 67,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100.53/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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