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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.02 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.02 and 125.50 is: 173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.02 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.02 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.02 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 39,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,660.51/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.19

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