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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 318.64 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 318.64 and 125.99 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 318.64 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/318.64 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 318.64 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 40,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145.80/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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