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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 342.93 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 342.93 and 91.69 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 342.93 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/342.93 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 342.93 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 31,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443.25/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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