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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.06, 309.21 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.06, 309.21 and 125.83 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.06 : 309.21 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.06/309.21 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.06x = 309.21 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.06x = 38,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907.89/224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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