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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 338.78 and 89.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 338.78 and 89.00 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 338.78 = 89.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/338.78 = 89.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 338.78 × 89.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 30,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.22/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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