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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 552.12 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 552.12 and 124.61 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 552.12 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/552.12 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 552.12 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 68,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,799.67/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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