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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 551.96 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 551.96 and 124.53 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 551.96 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/551.96 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 551.96 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 68,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,734.96/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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