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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.64 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.64 and 96.75 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.64 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.64 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.64 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 32,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666.19/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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