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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 552.82 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 552.82 and 125.09 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 552.82 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/552.82 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 552.82 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 69,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,149.49/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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