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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 339.14 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 339.14 and 89.18 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 339.14 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/339.14 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 339.14 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 30,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,244.30/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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