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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 307.96 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 307.96 and 124.93 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 307.96 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/307.96 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 307.96 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 38,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472.36/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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