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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 334.85 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 334.85 and 125.77 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 334.85 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/334.85 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 334.85 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 42,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.95/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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