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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 307.82 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 307.82 and 124.81 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 307.82 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/307.82 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 307.82 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 38,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419.01/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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