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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.52 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.52 and 90.10 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.52 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.52 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.52 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 30,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679.04/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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