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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.09, 316.15 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.09, 316.15 and 125.59 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.09 : 316.15 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.09/316.15 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.09x = 316.15 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.09x = 39,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,705.28/229.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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