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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 337.77 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 337.77 and 102.06 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 337.77 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/337.77 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 337.77 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 34,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471.12/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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