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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.61 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.61 and 131.79 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.61 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.61 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.61 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 40,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,935.29/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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