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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.32 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.32 and 124.69 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.32 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.32 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.32 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 68,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,868.28/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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