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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.79 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.79 and 95.16 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.79 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.79 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.79 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 32,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144.43/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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