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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 310.43 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 310.43 and 131.73 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 310.43 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/310.43 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 310.43 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 40,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892.11/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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