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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 310.68 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 310.68 and 142.16 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 310.68 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/310.68 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 310.68 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 44,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166.27/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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