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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 535.59 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 535.59 and 125.96 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 535.59 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/535.59 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 535.59 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 67,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.24/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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