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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.69 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.69 and 95.05 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.69 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.69 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.69 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 32,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097.43/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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