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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 310.62 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 310.62 and 126.83 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 310.62 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/310.62 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 310.62 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 39,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,396.47/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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