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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 308.11 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 308.11 and 129.99 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 308.11 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/308.11 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 308.11 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 40,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052.05/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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