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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 315.84 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 315.84 and 123.96 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 315.84 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/315.84 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 315.84 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 39,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.73/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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