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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 315.94 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 315.94 and 125.45 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 315.94 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/315.94 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 315.94 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 39,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634.67/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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