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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 552.15 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 552.15 and 124.65 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 552.15 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/552.15 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 552.15 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 68,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,825.50/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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