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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.09, 339.15 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.09, 339.15 and 89.15 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.09 : 339.15 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.09/339.15 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.09x = 339.15 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.09x = 30,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235.22/226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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