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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 342.02 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 342.02 and 83.65 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 342.02 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/342.02 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 342.02 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 28,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608.70/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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