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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.81, 308.86 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.81, 308.86 and 125.57 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.81 : 308.86 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.81/308.86 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.81x = 308.86 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.81x = 38,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781.69/223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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