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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 338.06 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 338.06 and 103.77 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 338.06 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/338.06 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 338.06 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 35,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078.28/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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