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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.84 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.84 and 132.07 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.84 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.84 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.84 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 41,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052.64/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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