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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 337.92 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 337.92 and 81.02 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 337.92 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/337.92 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 337.92 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 27,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376.59/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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