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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 316.42 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 316.42 and 125.79 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 316.42 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/316.42 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 316.42 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 39,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,802.04/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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