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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.01, 307.73 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.01, 307.73 and 124.75 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.01 : 307.73 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.01/307.73 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.01x = 307.73 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.01x = 38,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387.78/223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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