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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 318.57 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 318.57 and 125.93 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 318.57 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/318.57 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 318.57 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 40,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118.14/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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