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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 338.76 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 338.76 and 95.88 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 338.76 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/338.76 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 338.76 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 32,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.31/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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