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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.69 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.69 and 81.54 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.69 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.69 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.69 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 27,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616.37/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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