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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 308.02 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 308.02 and 124.96 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 308.02 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/308.02 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 308.02 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 38,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,488.33/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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