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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 318.75 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 318.75 and 126.07 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 318.75 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/318.75 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 318.75 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 40,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183.19/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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