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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 340.75 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 340.75 and 105.37 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 340.75 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/340.75 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 340.75 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 35,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904.83/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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