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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 337.24 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 337.24 and 87.99 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 337.24 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/337.24 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 337.24 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 29,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673.75/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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