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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.56 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.56 and 105.88 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.56 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.56 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.56 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 36,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164.37/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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