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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 552.42 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 552.42 and 125.06 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 552.42 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/552.42 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 552.42 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 69,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,087.03/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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