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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 311.03 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 311.03 and 132.10 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 311.03 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/311.03 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 311.03 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 41,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.40/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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