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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 341.03 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 341.03 and 124.68 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 341.03 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/341.03 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 341.03 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 42,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519.62/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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