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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 337.94 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 337.94 and 81.07 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 337.94 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/337.94 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 337.94 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 27,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396.39/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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