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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 311.23 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 311.23 and 127.29 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 311.23 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/311.23 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 311.23 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 39,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,616.47/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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