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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 339.86 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 339.86 and 89.72 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 339.86 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/339.86 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 339.86 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 30,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492.24/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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