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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.53, 309.72 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.53, 309.72 and 131.23 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.53 : 309.72 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.53/309.72 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.53x = 309.72 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.53x = 40,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644.56/224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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