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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342 and 91.14 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 31,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169.88/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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