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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 552.82 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 552.82 and 125.01 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 552.82 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/552.82 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 552.82 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 69,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.26/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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