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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 534.89 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 534.89 and 125.55 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 534.89 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/534.89 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 534.89 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 67,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,155.75/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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