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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.23 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.23 and 81.25 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.23 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.23 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.23 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 27,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.19/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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