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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.87 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.87 and 125.68 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.87 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.87 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.87 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 38,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,188.86/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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