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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 310.81 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 310.81 and 131.95 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 310.81 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/310.81 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 310.81 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 41,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,011.38/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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