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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 310.65 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 310.65 and 126.85 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 310.65 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/310.65 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 310.65 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 39,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,405.95/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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