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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 341.56 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 341.56 and 90.75 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 341.56 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/341.56 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 341.56 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 30,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,996.57/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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