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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 317.60 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 317.60 and 125.23 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 317.60 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/317.60 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 317.60 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 39,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772.42/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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