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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 310.99 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 310.99 and 127.11 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 310.99 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/310.99 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 310.99 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 39,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.79/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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