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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 339.09 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 339.09 and 89.12 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 339.09 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/339.09 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 339.09 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 30,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,218.01/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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