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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 340.18 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 340.18 and 89.91 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 340.18 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/340.18 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 340.18 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 30,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.36/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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