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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.19 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.19 and 81.19 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.19 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.19 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.19 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 27,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457.65/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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