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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 340.72 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 340.72 and 105.45 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 340.72 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/340.72 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 340.72 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 35,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,927.38/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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