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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 312.75 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 312.75 and 123.13 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 312.75 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/312.75 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 312.75 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 38,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506.73/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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