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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.34 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.34 and 105.13 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.34 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.34 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.34 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 35,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778.24/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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