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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 335.13 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 335.13 and 125.90 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 335.13 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/335.13 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 335.13 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 42,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.19/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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