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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 338.14 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 338.14 and 95.59 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 338.14 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/338.14 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 338.14 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 32,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.80/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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