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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.57, 342.72 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.57, 342.72 and 91.62 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.57 : 342.72 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.57/342.72 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.57x = 342.72 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.57x = 31,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.01/228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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