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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.62 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.62 and 106.03 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.62 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.62 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.62 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 36,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221.97/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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