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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 310.69 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 310.69 and 131.89 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 310.69 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/310.69 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 310.69 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 40,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975.35/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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