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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 339.03 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 339.03 and 89.11 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 339.03 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/339.03 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 339.03 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 30,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211.39/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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