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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 342.01 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 342.01 and 91.04 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 342.01 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/342.01 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 342.01 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 31,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.59/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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