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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 339.09 and 89.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 339.09 and 89.00 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 339.09 = 89.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/339.09 = 89.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 339.09 × 89.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 30,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178.25/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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