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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.41 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.41 and 89.96 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.41 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.41 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.41 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 30,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,623.28/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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