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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.31 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.31 and 124.71 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.31 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.31 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.31 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 68,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,878.58/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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