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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 339.07 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 339.07 and 102.57 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 339.07 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/339.07 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 339.07 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 34,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,779.33/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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