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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.88 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.88 and 91.08 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.88 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.88 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.88 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 31,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138.43/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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