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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.54 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.54 and 123.91 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.54 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.54 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.54 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 37,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,983.37/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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