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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 340.12 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 340.12 and 105.04 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 340.12 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/340.12 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 340.12 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 35,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725.68/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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