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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.48 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.48 and 131.76 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.48 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.48 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.48 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 40,906.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.63/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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