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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 307.71 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 307.71 and 129.75 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 307.71 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/307.71 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 307.71 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 39,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.37/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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