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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 334.35 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 334.35 and 125.60 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 334.35 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/334.35 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 334.35 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 41,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,994.92/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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