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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 307.69 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 307.69 and 124.72 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 307.69 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/307.69 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 307.69 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 38,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,374.02/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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