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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 340.04 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 340.04 and 87.89 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 340.04 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/340.04 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 340.04 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 29,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,886.12/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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