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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 310.52 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 310.52 and 137.68 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 310.52 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/310.52 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 310.52 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 42,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752.39/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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