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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 310.98 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 310.98 and 127.14 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 310.98 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/310.98 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 310.98 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 39,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536.59/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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