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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 310.60 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 310.60 and 126.85 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 310.60 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/310.60 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 310.60 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 39,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,397.73/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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