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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 338.20 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 338.20 and 101.90 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 338.20 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/338.20 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 338.20 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 34,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,462.58/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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