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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 341.51 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 341.51 and 105.91 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 341.51 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/341.51 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 341.51 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 36,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167.62/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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