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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.56 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.56 and 96.80 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.56 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.56 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.56 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 32,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,675.81/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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