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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.40 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.40 and 88.10 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.40 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.40 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.40 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 29,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.94/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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