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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 307.81 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 307.81 and 129.82 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 307.81 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/307.81 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 307.81 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 39,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959.89/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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