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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 311.72 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 311.72 and 132.65 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 311.72 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/311.72 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 311.72 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 41,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347.44/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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