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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 310.79 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 310.79 and 125.64 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 310.79 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/310.79 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 310.79 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 39,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,047.03/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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