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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 307.89 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 307.89 and 124.88 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 307.89 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/307.89 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 307.89 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 38,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,447.76/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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