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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 318.60 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 318.60 and 125.96 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 318.60 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/318.60 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 318.60 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 40,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130.86/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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