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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 338.66 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 338.66 and 104.13 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 338.66 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/338.66 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 338.66 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 35,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264.15/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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