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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 309.05 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 309.05 and 125.70 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 309.05 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/309.05 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 309.05 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 38,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846.96/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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