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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 316.54 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 316.54 and 125.88 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 316.54 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/316.54 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 316.54 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 39,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846.06/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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