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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 338.76 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 338.76 and 81.54 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 338.76 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/338.76 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 338.76 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 27,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622.49/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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