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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.42 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.42 and 125.97 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.42 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.42 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.42 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 38,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977.64/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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