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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339.12 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339.12 and 89.14 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339.12 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339.12 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339.12 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 30,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229.16/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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