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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 310.90 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 310.90 and 127.06 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 310.90 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/310.90 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 310.90 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 39,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502.95/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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