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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.09 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.09 and 121.93 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.09 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.09 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.09 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 37,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931.90/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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