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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.84 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.84 and 91.54 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.84 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.84 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.84 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 31,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383.57/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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