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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 340.07 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 340.07 and 123.91 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 340.07 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/340.07 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 340.07 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 42,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.07/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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