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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 341.60 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 341.60 and 105.97 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 341.60 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/341.60 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 341.60 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 36,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.11/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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