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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 535.52 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 535.52 and 125.85 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 535.52 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/535.52 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 535.52 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 67,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,395.51/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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