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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.91 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.91 and 81.63 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.91 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.91 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.91 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 27,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663.53/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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