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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 308.26 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 308.26 and 125.12 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 308.26 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/308.26 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 308.26 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 38,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569.71/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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