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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.87 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.87 and 106.03 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.87 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.87 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.87 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 36,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,247.95/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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