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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 310.48 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 310.48 and 136.48 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 310.48 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/310.48 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 310.48 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 42,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,372.42/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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