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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.46 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.46 and 131.77 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.46 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.46 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.46 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 40,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.88/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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