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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 307.97 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 307.97 and 124.91 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 307.97 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/307.97 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 307.97 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 38,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466.99/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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