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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.14 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.14 and 125.94 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.14 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.14 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.14 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 42,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.53/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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