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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 341.88 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 341.88 and 106.12 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 341.88 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/341.88 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 341.88 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 36,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,279.85/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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