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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 308.21 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 308.21 and 125.11 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 308.21 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/308.21 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 308.21 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 38,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558.37/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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