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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 311.29 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 311.29 and 137.03 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 311.29 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/311.29 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 311.29 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 42,656.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.07/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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