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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 338.90 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 338.90 and 104.13 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 338.90 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/338.90 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 338.90 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 35,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289.14/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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