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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 340.16 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 340.16 and 123.96 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 340.16 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/340.16 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 340.16 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 42,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166.23/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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