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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.83, 341.78 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.83, 341.78 and 106.12 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.83 : 341.78 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.83/341.78 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.83x = 341.78 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.83x = 36,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,269.16/227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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