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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 317.34 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 317.34 and 125.05 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 317.34 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/317.34 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 317.34 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 39,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681.78/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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