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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 341.87 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 341.87 and 106.12 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 341.87 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/341.87 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 341.87 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 36,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,279.24/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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