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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.56 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.56 and 87.99 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.56 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.56 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.56 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 29,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702.41/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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