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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 337.74 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 337.74 and 80.76 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 337.74 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/337.74 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 337.74 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 27,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275.88/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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