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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.63 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.63 and 103.93 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.63 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.63 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.63 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 35,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194.94/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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