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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.94 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.94 and 121.82 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.94 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.94 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.94 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 37,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,879.02/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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