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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 311.13 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 311.13 and 132.23 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 311.13 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/311.13 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 311.13 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 41,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139.16/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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