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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.05 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.05 and 124.05 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.05 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.05 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.05 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 42,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,183.20/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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