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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 309.08 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 309.08 and 125.71 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 309.08 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/309.08 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 309.08 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 38,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,854.45/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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