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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 337.45 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 337.45 and 86.19 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 337.45 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/337.45 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 337.45 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 29,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084.45/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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