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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.54 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.54 and 70.97 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.54 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.54 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.54 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 23,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.86/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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