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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 315.76 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 315.76 and 125.31 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 315.76 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/315.76 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 315.76 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 39,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.83/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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