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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 340.34 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 340.34 and 90.12 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 340.34 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/340.34 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 340.34 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 30,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.44/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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