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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 309.91 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 309.91 and 136.03 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 309.91 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/309.91 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 309.91 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 42,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158.09/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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