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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.64 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.64 and 105.93 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.64 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.64 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.64 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 36,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189.93/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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