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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.96 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.96 and 89.14 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.96 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.96 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.96 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 30,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.31/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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