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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 342.03 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 342.03 and 91.18 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 342.03 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/342.03 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 342.03 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 31,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186.30/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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