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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 315.50 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 315.50 and 125.12 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 315.50 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/315.50 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 315.50 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 39,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475.36/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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