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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.12 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.12 and 89.10 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.12 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.12 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.12 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 30,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215.59/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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