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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 311.30 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 311.30 and 125.99 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 311.30 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/311.30 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 311.30 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 39,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.93/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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