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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 309.23 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 309.23 and 125.83 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 309.23 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/309.23 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 309.23 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 38,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,910.41/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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