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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 552.89 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 552.89 and 125.18 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 552.89 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/552.89 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 552.89 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 69,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,207.38/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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