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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 308.10 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 308.10 and 125.01 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 308.10 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/308.10 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 308.10 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 38,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516.35/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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