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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 310.92 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 310.92 and 132.03 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 310.92 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/310.92 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 310.92 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 41,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.55/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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