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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 308.20 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 308.20 and 125.09 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 308.20 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/308.20 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 308.20 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 38,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550.88/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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