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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 339.06 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 339.06 and 81.66 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 339.06 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/339.06 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 339.06 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 27,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.64/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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