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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 342.26 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 342.26 and 81.87 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 342.26 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/342.26 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 342.26 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 28,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,020.83/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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