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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 342.67 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 342.67 and 125.72 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 342.67 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/342.67 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 342.67 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 43,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,078.76/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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