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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 338.81 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 338.81 and 104.11 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 338.81 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/338.81 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 338.81 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 35,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272.92/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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