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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 552.72 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 552.72 and 124.95 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 552.72 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/552.72 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 552.72 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 69,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,062.36/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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