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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 310.62 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 310.62 and 125.51 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 310.62 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/310.62 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 310.62 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 38,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985.06/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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