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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.61, 338.45 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.61, 338.45 and 81.37 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.61 : 338.45 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.61/338.45 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.61x = 338.45 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.61x = 27,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.68/225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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