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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 339.23 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 339.23 and 89.17 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 339.23 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/339.23 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 339.23 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 30,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,247.00/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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