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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.73 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.73 and 104.14 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.73 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.73 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.73 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 35,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.34/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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