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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 310.55 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 310.55 and 136.50 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 310.55 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/310.55 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 310.55 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 42,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390.08/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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