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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.54 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.54 and 91.55 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.54 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.54 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.54 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 31,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357.82/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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