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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 340.83 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 340.83 and 105.90 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 340.83 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/340.83 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 340.83 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 36,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,093.90/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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