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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 310.70 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 310.70 and 126.95 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 310.70 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/310.70 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 310.70 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 39,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.18/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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