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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.37 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.37 and 105.88 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.37 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.37 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.37 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 36,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,144.26/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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