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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.89, 318.62 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.89, 318.62 and 125.98 is: 173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.89 : 318.62 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.89/318.62 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.89x = 318.62 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.89x = 40,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138.32/230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.84

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