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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 338.63 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 338.63 and 81.45 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 338.63 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/338.63 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 338.63 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 27,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581.41/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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