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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 338.36 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 338.36 and 81.26 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 338.36 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/338.36 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 338.36 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 27,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495.13/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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