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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 338.62 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 338.62 and 81.48 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 338.62 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/338.62 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 338.62 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 27,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589.91/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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