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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.23 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.23 and 87.91 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.23 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.23 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.23 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 29,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.05/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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