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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 339.01 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 339.01 and 89.06 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 339.01 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/339.01 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 339.01 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 30,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190.31/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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