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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 342 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 342 and 90.97 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 342 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/342 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 342 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 31,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,110.89/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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