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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 310.64 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 310.64 and 131.85 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 310.64 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/310.64 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 310.64 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 40,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,957.22/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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