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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.53 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.53 and 105.32 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.53 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.53 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.53 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 35,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864.62/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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