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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 311.09 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 311.09 and 136.95 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 311.09 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/311.09 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 311.09 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 42,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602.22/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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