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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 338.04 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 338.04 and 81.12 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 338.04 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/338.04 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 338.04 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 27,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421.80/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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