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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.54 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.54 and 123.16 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.54 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.54 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.54 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 41,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693.12/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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