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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 339.05 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 339.05 and 123.13 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 339.05 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/339.05 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 339.05 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 41,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,747.23/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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