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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 311.54 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 311.54 and 122.25 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 311.54 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/311.54 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 311.54 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 38,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085.15/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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