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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.39, 316.53 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.39, 316.53 and 125.89 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.39 : 316.53 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.39/316.53 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.39x = 316.53 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.39x = 39,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847.96/229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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