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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.63 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.63 and 71.06 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.63 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.63 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.63 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 23,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,991.99/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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