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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 311.22 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 311.22 and 137.01 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 311.22 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/311.22 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 311.22 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 42,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.25/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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