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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 308.43 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 308.43 and 125.28 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 308.43 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/308.43 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 308.43 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 38,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640.11/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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