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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.39, 309.68 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.39, 309.68 and 126.14 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.39 : 309.68 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.39/309.68 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.39x = 309.68 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.39x = 39,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063.43/224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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