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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 309.13 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 309.13 and 125.75 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 309.13 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/309.13 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 309.13 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 38,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873.10/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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