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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 339.95 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 339.95 and 121.06 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 339.95 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/339.95 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 339.95 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 41,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153.39/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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