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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.18 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.18 and 90.06 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.18 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.18 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.18 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 30,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,636.61/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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