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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 309.24 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 309.24 and 125.88 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 309.24 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/309.24 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 309.24 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 38,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927.13/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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