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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.12 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.12 and 105.05 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.12 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.12 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.12 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 35,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,728.97/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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