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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.59 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.59 and 90.12 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.59 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.59 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.59 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 30,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693.97/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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