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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.79 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.79 and 95.91 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.79 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.79 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.79 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 32,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493.35/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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