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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 342.73 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 342.73 and 91.55 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 342.73 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/342.73 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 342.73 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 31,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,375.85/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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