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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 310.52 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 310.52 and 125.43 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 310.52 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/310.52 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 310.52 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 38,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.52/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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