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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.61 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.61 and 105.96 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.61 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.61 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.61 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 36,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.00/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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