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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.33 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.33 and 103.06 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.33 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.33 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.33 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 34,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,765.23/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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