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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 342.08 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 342.08 and 106.21 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 342.08 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/342.08 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 342.08 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 36,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.32/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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