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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 338.40 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 338.40 and 103.89 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 338.40 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/338.40 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 338.40 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 35,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157.65/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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