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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 309.23 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 309.23 and 125.84 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 309.23 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/309.23 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 309.23 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 38,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912.87/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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