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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 335.83 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 335.83 and 125.12 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 335.83 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/335.83 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 335.83 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 42,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,019.05/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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