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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 306.52 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 306.52 and 123.89 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 306.52 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/306.52 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 306.52 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 37,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,974.76/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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