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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.25 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.25 and 81.23 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.25 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.25 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.25 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 27,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.80/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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