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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.53 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.53 and 103.49 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.53 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.53 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.53 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 34,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,930.98/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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