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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.56 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.56 and 94.98 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.56 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.56 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.56 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 32,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.45/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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