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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 342.14 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 342.14 and 83.87 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 342.14 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/342.14 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 342.14 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 28,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,693.15/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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