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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.79, 315.72 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.79, 315.72 and 125.29 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.79 : 315.72 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.79/315.72 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.79x = 315.72 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.79x = 39,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554.98/228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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