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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.59, 552.87 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.59, 552.87 and 125.11 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.59 : 552.87 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.59/552.87 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.59x = 552.87 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.59x = 69,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,169.57/368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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