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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 337.69 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 337.69 and 96.88 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 337.69 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/337.69 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 337.69 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 32,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,713.72/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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