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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.72 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.72 and 125.57 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.72 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.72 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.72 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 42,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028.80/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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