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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.67 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.67 and 101.69 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.67 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.67 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.67 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 34,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,337.15/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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