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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 308.99 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 308.99 and 125.66 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 308.99 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/308.99 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 308.99 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 38,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.51/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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