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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 340.14 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 340.14 and 89.76 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 340.14 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/340.14 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 340.14 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 30,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,530.97/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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