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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.26 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.26 and 102.08 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.26 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.26 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.26 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 34,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,529.58/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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