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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 552.67 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 552.67 and 124.99 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 552.67 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/552.67 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 552.67 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 69,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,080.34/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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