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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 316.32 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 316.32 and 125.72 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 316.32 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/316.32 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 316.32 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 39,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,767.75/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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