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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.88 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.88 and 103.42 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.88 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.88 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.88 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 34,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,943.55/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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