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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.23, 552.34 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.23, 552.34 and 124.75 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.23 : 552.34 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.23/552.34 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.23x = 552.34 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.23x = 68,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.42/368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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