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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 342.75 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 342.75 and 106.68 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 342.75 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/342.75 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 342.75 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 36,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,564.57/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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