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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 309.54 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 309.54 and 126.12 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 309.54 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/309.54 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 309.54 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 39,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039.18/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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