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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.97 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.97 and 124.02 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.97 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.97 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.97 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 38,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938.56/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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