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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 313.86 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 313.86 and 123.95 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 313.86 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/313.86 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 313.86 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 38,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,901.38/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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