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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 339.06 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 339.06 and 102.55 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 339.06 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/339.06 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 339.06 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 34,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771.92/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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