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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 310.50 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 310.50 and 125.42 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 310.50 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/310.50 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 310.50 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 38,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,941.70/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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